Dana Klisanin

Dana Klisanin
EducationPh.D. Psychology, Saybrook University
Occupation(s)Psychologist, Futurist, Children's Author
Notable workFuture Hack (children's novel); Cyberhero League (interactive adventure game)
Websitehttps://www.danaklisanin.com/

Dana Klisanin is a psychologist, futurist,[1] and author[2] best known for her research and writing in the field of digital altruism[3] and the impact of the digital era on heroism.[4] Her research was recognized in 2012 by the American Psychological Association with an award for Early Career Scientific Contribution to Media Psychology.[5] In 2017, Klisanin was the recipient of the President's Outstanding Woman Futurist Award, as recognized by the World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF).[6] In 2020, Klisanin was named one Forbes' "50 Leading Female Futurists."[7] As a novelist, Klisanin is the author of Future Hack, the first installment in a series entitled Chronicles of G.A.I.A. [8]

  1. ^ "Dana Klisanin Ph.D. | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  2. ^ "Futurist, psychologist and author Dana Klisanin empowers next generation to act for the good of the planet | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". www.arkansasonline.com. 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  3. ^ "Developing and Piloting a Psychology of Social Media Course". APS Observier, Vol. 27, No. 9, November 2014 by Brian E. Kinghorn
  4. ^ Allison 1, Goethals 2, Kramer 3, Scott 1, George 2, Roderick 3 (2016). Handbook of Heroism and Heroic Leadership. New York: Routledge. pp. 283–299. ISBN 9781138915657.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Psychology's top honors". www.apa.org. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  6. ^ "WFSF Awards – WORLD FUTURES STUDIES FEDERATION". Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  7. ^ Morgan, Blake. "50 Leading Female Futurists". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  8. ^ "FUTURE HACK: Chronicles of G.A.I.A.". Kirkus Reviews. 92 (2). January 15, 2024 – via Literary Reference Plus.